Bombings today in Shiite Muslim areas of Baghdad have left at scores of people injured and dead. Tensions between the Shiite leadership and Sunni minority have heightened, especially since the removal of U.S. troops and the escalation of conflict in Syria. The attacks are shaking Iraq’s grip on security, increasing fear and decreasing faith in its safety among people.
As little as 10 bombings have destroyed neighborhoods, killing at least 53 people and injuring over 200 more, though the precise numbers vary, according to The Lost Angeles Times. Other reports suggest over
The bombs, went off in public areas such as the capital, at markets, shopping districtsand others areas filled with civilians, adding to the increased bloodshed in Iraq since government security forces shot civilians in April at a Sunni protest camp in Hawija, killing about 45 people. Sunnis have struck back hard, with today’s bombings as their latest attack.
"A driver hit another car and left pretending to bring traffic police. Another car rushed to take him away and right after his car exploded among people who had gathered to see what was happening," said a bystander Hassan Kadhim according to Reuters. "People were shouting for help and blood covered their faces."
In the last two months over 1,000 people have been attacked in these gruesome and bloody bombings. No group has identified themselves yet, but the bombing consistency suggests that they culprits are the Al Qaeda affiliate known as the Islamic State of Iraq. World leaders worry that if these month-long surges of intensity and attacks continue, Iraq will return to its 2006-2007 level of sectarian violence.
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